Timing for New Contract

akira181

My other half and my phone contracts expired this month and we're looking to get new sim only deals. I was wondering should we look into new contracts now or wait until the mid-contract April price hike has passed?

Farway

If going Sim only, have you compared for just monthly rolling contacts instead of longer term?

I've found the monthly rolling ones tend to remain the same price as when started, maybe I'm just lucky, or maybe they realise I'm just one PAC away from leaving

akira181

I don't mind going monthly or 12 month contract, only looking for around 8gb data a month for equal to or less then what I'm paying now (£9.75). Ideally with EU roaming but not a deal breaker.

I just don't want to sign up to a contract and then get hit with a 20% price increase or something stupid 2 months in while new contracts stay the same price.

If the monthly ones stay the same, I might see if there's something suitable just now (I'll read the T&Cs to be sure)

SaverRate

Use this https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cheap-mobile-finder/sim-only-filters/ or the uswitch equivalent

ID Mobile 15GB data for £8/month and £40 giftcard 12 month contract. You wont get a 2023 price increase with it as confirmed on their website
Lebara 12GB data £2.99 for first 6 months then £6.90. No price increases and rolling contract so can switch if needed. 

EDIT - There are many other deals on there so have a look and compare either my equivalent monthly cost or total cost over contract. Don't necessarily rely on the vouchers as you dont always get them 


If you take one of the above deals your saving money over your current contract and wont get the 20% price increase this year. 

akira181

Thanks for the tips, just wasn't sure if I would still get stung by the April price hike like I did last year. Signed up to PlusNet in January and come April, close to a 5% price hike iirc.

Will definitely be looking around

savergrant

Have you checked your coverage map?
Worth checking which networks have the best signal where you live/need it.
Also are 5g and WiFi calling important to you?